DERMATOLOGY CONDITIONS TREATED
It is becoming increasingly clear that Integrative and Functional medicine is just as important for our skin as it is for our overall health.
Integrative Dermatology evaluates patients from the outside in – to address not only skin symptoms but the whole person. Integrative dermatology recognizes the need to treat the patient holistically and combines the best practices from conventional western medicine with complementary and alternative medicine.
Functional Medicine incorporates all the principles of integrative medicine, then goes a step further and seeks to uncover the root cause of illness using a systems approach- diving deep into a patient’s history and biochemistry to determine why someone is ill.
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Both Integrative and Functional Medicine treat the individual and not the disease. This treatment includes personalized treatment plans that may include prescriptions for medications, nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle modification, stress reduction and procedures. This comprehensive approach ensures the highest chance for therapeutic success and allows patients to reach their optimum level of health.
While every Edmonds dermatology patient could benefit from an integrative approach, as the evidence of stress, sleep deprivation, and chronic disease are often evident on our skin- manifesting as acne or an eczema flare. However, patients with chronic illness or hard to treat issues may benefit from a more in-depth Functional Medicine Approach. As the largest and most visible organ of the human body, the skin is a window to our inner health displaying our wellness and vitality for all to see. Here at Pur Skin Clinic, it is our goal to restore your skin to optimal health, whether through traditional medical, aesthetic, integrative or functional medicine.
